NBA Player Agent

Confidential Search: NBA Player Agent
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Job Title: NBA Player Agent
Location: Miami, FL (Primary Hub) | Flexible U.S. Travel
Type: Contract / Partner Track | Hybrid (Market-Based Engagement)

About the Client

Yorktown Search Partners has been exclusively retained to recruit an NBPA-certified agent on behalf of our client-an elite legal-first global sports agency uniting athlete representation with in-house legal counsel, branding, and wealth structuring.

The agency's NBA division is actively building a premier roster of top draft prospects, G-League talent, and established NBA players. This role is designed for a high-performing, certified agent ready to recruit, negotiate, and close major endorsement deals in a competitive landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Athlete Recruitment & Representation

• Identify, recruit, and manage NBA draft entrants, G-League players, and active NBA talent
• Build relationships with AAU programs, NCAA coaches, and international scouting networks (Europe, Africa)

Contract Negotiation

• Negotiate NBPA-standard player contracts, extensions, and max-deal agreements
• Collaborate with in-house legal team on CBA compliance and arbitration

Endorsements & Media

• Secure premium endorsements across footwear, apparel, media, gaming, and lifestyle sectors
• Partner with branding and media units to produce content and PR campaigns

International & Draft Pathways

• Engage and manage global talent (FIBA prospects), including international transfer agreements
• Oversee pre-draft preparation, training, and sponsorship alignment

NIL Engagement (College-Level)

• Represent and retain NIL athletes as they transition into the NBA draft pipeline

Qualifications

• NBPA Agent Certification (Required)
• 3+ years of experience negotiating NBA or G-League contracts
• Demonstrated success in player representation (draft, G-League, or NBA veterans)
• Familiarity with the NBA CBA, cap structures, and incentive systems
• Strong network in NCAA, AAU, and international basketball communities

Compensation & Structure

• Commissions: Up to 4% of player contracts (NBPA standard)
• Endorsement Deals: 10-20% commission on sponsorships
• Equity Track: Early-stage participation in the clients IPO-focused multi-sport equity model
• Support Infrastructure: Full legal, branding, and negotiation support, allowing agents to focus on athlete acquisition and dealmaking

Why This Opportunity?

• Legal-first advantage: Embedded legal counsel ensures elite-level contract enforcement and dispute resolution
• High-growth platform: Cross-sport collaboration with agents in NFL, MLB, NHL, FIFA, F1, Cricket, and AFL
• Global reach: Tap into international markets and talent pipelines
• IPO equity upside: Join early and participate in the agency's global expansion and IPO trajectory

Confidential Application Process

Apply in confidence through Yorktown Search Partners.

Click the Apply Now button below to submit:

• Your Resume/CV
• Proof of NBPA Agent Certification
• A brief summary of key contracts or endorsements secured

All submissions are strictly confidential and reviewed exclusively by Yorktown Search Partners.